HR 39

HR39 189615-1 By Representatives Jackson and Beech RFD: First Read: 11-JAN-18 189615-1:n:01/10/2018:AR/ar LSA2018-205 MOURNING THE DEATH OF RONNIE ELDRED KEAHEY. WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow that we note the death on December 25, 2018, of Mr. Ronnie E. Keahey of Grove Hill, Alabama, at the age of 75 years; and WHEREAS, his passing leaves a void in the lives of his loving family, many friends, and the entire community, where he was highly regarded; and WHEREAS, Mr. Keahey was born on August 21, 1942, to George D. Keahey, Sr., and Katie Ford-Keahey in Choctaw County, Alabama; and WHEREAS, following his graduation from Cumberland Law School in 1970, he associated in the practice of law with Wyman O. Gilmore as the Gilmore-Keahey Law Office; and WHEREAS, in 1981, he opened the Keahey Law Office, located in the old First Bank of Grove Hill Building on Main Street; and WHEREAS, a practicing attorney for 47 years, he served in numerous capacities in the legal profession, including assistant district attorney, municipal judge in both Grove Hill and Jackson, a member of the Board of Bar Commissioners, and past president of the Circuit Bar and the County Bar Association; and WHEREAS, Mr. Keahey was a faithful member of Tompkins Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, George D. Keahey, Jr., and Dr. John R. Keahey; and WHEREAS, survivors include his wife, Lainie Keahey; children, Robert D. "Bobby" Keahey (Pam), Amy Keahey Horton (Kent), Roni-Starr (Geneva Morgan) Keahey, George M. "Marc" Keahey (Lara); grandchildren, Maggie Sgarlata, Bo Keahey, Harley Horton, Luke Horton, Gauge Horton, Cotton Keahey, Marc Keahey, II, Scarlette Keahey, Weezie Keahey; and great-grandchildren, Lexi Kearley, Zella Sgarlata, Jace Sgarlata, and Ashton Keahey; and WHEREAS, although his presence will be greatly missed, the memory of Mr. Keahey will be cherished in the hearts of all who knew and loved him; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the death of Mr. Ronnie Eldred Keahey is noted with deep sadness, and this resolution is offered in tribute to his life and with heartfelt sympathy to his family, whose grief is shared by many.